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Skin Reacts Abnormally to Light (Photosensitivity)

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Skin Reacts Abnormally to Light (Photosensitivity)

ID 180

Photosensitivity is an increased or abnormal skin response to either sunlight or artificial light.

Symptom classification

Body areaEntire Body
Body areaSkin

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

18

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

34